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W.E. Johnson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Richland, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from W.E. Johnson Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Large, secluded park with walking/hiking trails, wildlife viewing, river access & natural scenery.
What runners say about W.E. Johnson Park
“I was really really quiet and eventually there were eight of the finches on the lavender bush.”
Preserved nature area close to the city. Shared with an area set aside for archery. Popular place for horse riding as it's near a boarding area but there are lots of trails are plenty of places to get out of the way. Trail through the park connects to others going all around the town.
We loved this area. It's a great place to walk and be in nature. There is a nice walkway for walkers, bicyclists, and horses, plus smaller trails that wind around. Great place to bird watch in the spring based on the different trees and available water.
Spent my childhood down here. Chasing rabbits, catching snakes. Nature's getting choked out here in the tri cities, weird to see this place surrounded by condos and modular homes. But still a nice walk I guess... Nostalgia is rough...
Nice park for walking but there's lots of horse traffic kicking up dust. Trails can be quite sandy in spots. Lots of birds and butterflies to observe.
Trail conditions & character
“I was really really quiet and eventually there were eight of the finches on the lavender bush.”
Plan your run at W.E. Johnson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Phone(509) 942-7529
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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